Robert Oran Smith, Sr.

November 15, 1942 - May 15, 2020

Smith – Robert Oran Smith, Sr., age 77, of Waldo, Florida passed away on May 15, 2020 at Azalea Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care Center in Tallahassee, FL with his loving family by his side. Robert was born in Gainesville, Florida on November 15, 1942 to the late Henry Angus Smith and Jeanne Scales Smith. Shortly after graduating high school, Robert joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country for four years. Robert spent most of his life in Sneads, FL, but has spent the last 28 years in Waldo, FL. In 1996, Robert married the love of his life, Edna Ann Smith and they were happily married for 20 years until her passing. He enjoyed his long-time career as a correctional officer where he retired after 15 years of dedicated service. Robert enjoyed motorcycles and having a cold beer and chewing tobacco while hunting or fishing. Most of all, Robert was a great man who loved his family dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Smith; and brothers, Ralph Drew, Don Drew, and Henry. Robert is survived by his sons, Robert Oran (Alicia Vlacos) Smith, Jr. of Waldo, FL, Donald Joseph (Heather) Smith of Tallahassee, FL, Robert Dale (Juanita) of Raiford, FL; sisters, Patty Markham of Lake City, FL, Pam Eddy of Caylor, VA, Dorothy Ann Foster of Waldo, FL; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A Graveside Celebration of Robert’s Life will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Santa Fe Cemetery in Hampton, FL with Mr. Lauren Markham officiating. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.